Wyndham Clark says he deserved US Open abuse as police forced to intervene in tense victory

Wyndham Clark overcame a rowdy crowd to win the US Open for a second time amid unprecedented scenes at Shinnecock Hills.

Fans were ejected by police for heckling the American during Sunday’s final round action, but he held his nerve to secure his second major title despite late charges from Sam Burns, Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler.

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Clark took a commanding six shot lead into Sunday, but had an up-and-down time with the Long Island crowd on his back, before he silenced any haters with a one-stroke victory.

He was met by his father, Randall, after the final hole, where he was told he had just overcome the ‘toughest’ round of his life.

Fans ejected for heckling eventual US Open winner

According to golf reporter Kevin Van Valkenburg, who was on the ground at Shinnecock, fans were ‘tossed out’ of the venue for heckling Clark throughout his final round.

“Cops are booting people for shouting ‘Don’t choke Wyndham!’ as he sets up to his shot,” Van Valkenburg posted, sharing a picture of sheriff’s appearing to check a fan’s pass.

“This young man got bounced for saying it before Clark’s tee shot at No. 4.”

Fellow writer Kyle Porter added that the eventual champion was facing ‘unprecedented’ jeers on the course, despite being an American golfer at the US Open.

“Loud cheers at No. 2 as Wyndham runs one over the green,” he posted on X.

“Can’t remember hearing anything like this for an American at a U.S Open… ever?

“Obviously Sergio etc. always heard from the crowds, but an American Ryder Cupper in New York feels a little unprecedented.”

Clips shared by the US Open’s official X account also captured the reaction to Clark’s performance, with the broadcasters even referencing how ‘unsettling’ it would have been for the leader as he made his way around.

Other reporters noted that Scheffler, a fellow American, had the crowd behind him as he chased a historic grand slam on his 30th birthday.

The world No.1 eventually came up short.

“Two very different receptions on the first tee,” Golf Digest’s Jamie Kennedy tweeted.

“Crowd sings Happy Birthday to Scottie. Wyndham hits his first shot and I heard yells of ‘crash and burn Wyndham’ and ‘get in the bunker.'”

Clark reacts to boos

Ahead of Sunday’s climax at Shinnecock, Clark hit out at the crowd as he wrapped up on Saturday evening.

It’s not exactly clear why the Long Island crowd were so anti-Clark throughout his final round, but it could stem from his actions at last year’s US Open.

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After missing the cut at Oakmont, he took his frustrations out by smashing a locker at the Pennsylvania country club.

Clark has since apologized for the ‘deeply regretful’ incident, and paid for the damage.

Some fans at Shinnecock, it seems, weren’t keen to let him forget the moment of madness.

But despite the adversity, Clark held his nerve to right the wrong of 2025, and walked away as a two-time US Open champion.

And speaking in a press conference afterwards, Clark said: “New York didn’t really like me. I love you guys, but, you know, I get it.

“Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret.

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“I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually.

“But I get it, they root for Scottie. Grand Slams only happen a few times. He’s going to get it. He’s the best player in the world, but today it’s my day.”

Father’s Day surprise

Moments after making his final putt, the 32-year-old was surprised by his dad on the course.

“I’m so proud of you,” Randall told his son, as the pair shared an embrace on Father’s Day.

“That was the toughest (round) you’ve ever played.”

Wyndham then replied: “Thanks pops. I’m glad you could be here.”

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